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218,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed fault with latch/central locking operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch forward out rigger section corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis section corroding adjacent to shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in upper steering column (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower forward outrigger section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower forward outrigger section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion of nearside front inner wing forward outrigger section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Handbrake cable tension spring broken.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlamp washer jet broken.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pads 75% worn.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tailgate latch bolts loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
front wiper blades smearing screen and split STRONGLY ADVISE
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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T449 DCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T449 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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T449 DCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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